Hello golfers,

Welcome to a new golfing year at Looe Golf Club. We would firstly like to welcome our new Captain's Colin Hewling and Nicky Brenton to their new positions. We hope you have an enjoyable and successful year. We would also like to thank last year's Captains Steve Wilkins and Margaret Bunton for all their hard work and efforts during the 2015-2016.

 

Congratulations...

Congratulations! Well done to Dave Taylor on winning the Men's Captain's Drive-in with a score of 41 points. Also well done to Alison Talling on winning the Ladies Captain's Drive-in with a score of 37 points.

Looe Golf Club Order of Merit - Sponsored by Cobra

Round One of the Order of Merit has seen Dave Taylor take an early lead after winning the Captain's Drive-in. There will be a number of Order of Merit competitions throughout the year, so please keep your eye on the notice board.

Click here to see a full list of the current standings.

 

Membership

Please remember that all memberships are now due.



It didn't disappoint

Apart from the comfortable 17-11 score line in the Americans' favour, the 2016 Ryder Cup didn't disappoint. From the USA's Friday morning whitewash to McIlroy and Reed's enthralling ding-dong encounter on Sunday, we were treated throughout the three days.

"I've never seen golf of this quality before"
"We are watching golf you can only dream about"

These were just a couple of plaudits from the commentators during Sunday's play, one of which was from Ryder Cup veteran and 2014 Captain Paul McGinley. The level of golf really was that good. Take Garcia and Mickelson's titanic battle for example; they were a combined 14-under-par for their round - that's a scintillating 58.

Pressure? What pressure?

In what can only be described as a cauldron of emotions, the atmosphere was on the edge all week. Fist-pumps, heckling and shushing aside, the players' ability to produce their best golf in that situation was amazing and is something we can all learn from.

The key to performing under pressure - whether that's the Ryder Cup or in our Monthly Medal - is to have a consistent pre-shot routine. It is probably one of the most overlooked parts of the game, but it really will help to keep you calm and focused no matter the situation.

What's your pre-shot routine?

Come and speak to one of the team, or get in touch here for a lesson.